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Site Name: Knowle Hill

County: Dorset

Nearest Place: Wareham, Swanage

Also Near: Corfe Castle, Church Knowle

OS Grid Ref: SY 935 822 - Landranger: 195 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 147 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: Knowle Hill - West of Corfe Castle

Directions: A351 Wareham - Corfe Castle, roundabout just South of Stoborough, turn onto minor road (Furzebrook & Blue Pool) keep going South toward Church Knowle, stop at highest point.

Parking: Beside road (E.Creech to Church Knowle) at SY 931 821

Facilities: None

Accessibility: 5 - 10 minutes walk from parking area, on uneven grass

Flying Area: Large hilltop ridge area about half mile long by 200 ft

Comments: Not for buggies, and BEWARE CATTLE (+ meadow muffins)
Any wind direction looks good, but use short lines (75 ft) if Northerly or Southerly, as footpath runs centrally E-W

Local Clubs/Contacts: Poole K.F.

Nearest Retailer: Flying Circus, Weymouth or James Hartley

Report By: Richard Nourse

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